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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released within a month of the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH10 matches up vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung WB250F

 FH10 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FH10

 WB250F FH10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB250F

 FH10 WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 vs the WB250F.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and WB250F is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $250